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Wichita eagle., 1887-02-17

At rare chance. Being compelled TO va
cate my dwelling house. 23l South Water
st, lately occupied by VIM. Grieffenstien, /
offer at private sale, at sacrifice, my fur
niturs, carpets, paintings. gas fixtures,
works OF art, stoves and kitchen utensils etc
Every article is new and selected from the
best makers regardless of expense. The
furniture was made to order from the latest
designs by the Robert Mitchell Furniture
Co., Cincinnati The carpets. principally
moquettes, were selected from this years
patterns from the factories of w & I. Ste
vens & Co., New York Curtains and por-
ferries from l.. Solomon & Sons, New York.
The gas fixtures only just received were
made to order by Cassidy & Sons, New
York. An opportunity is offered TO pur-
chase the finest and most stylish goods at
very reasonable figures. Parties wishing to
buy will please call at my office. room 5
Clement Building. North Main street, or at
my house, 23l Water street, between 1890
and IL o'clock a. M
tiff CHAs. S FECHHgIXER
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-17
Guardians sale.

For sale, the north half Of the east half Of
the southwest quarter Of section three. in
township a. range | east.
The above described land belongs 10 the
estate Of &. G. Ailiston, and will be on sale
for a few days. This land il near the loca-
ton Of the Congregational college
7Gtf r II JywETr
Guardian for the heirs, Office Temple Block.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-17

We have an order from large eastern
syndicate for 10000 90 10000 res of raw
lands in a body in this or adjoining coun-
ties, and any one knowing of or owning such
tract will please report at our Office, III
Main st, up stairs, rooms IL and Il, with par
ticulars. 75-6t
COLEMAN, PINTARDs d JOHNSON
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.

From tho number of letters making en-
quiries about the real estate auction sale Of
E. c. & L. r. Cole. one would judge that
there would not te lots enough to so around
G6-lSt
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-17

fTs rOosn ho<sse. $3.50
Three new hs3--4 81 go
fss rom boa~. s.h are. s5ns
fins large eo<2.e, Soa.a I4a~r~ae-
sI.6C,
FoEr lots sal large brick hael-s. g. IN
Ga saSy terms. Call o. Ia Hals q. rT.o,,,
~ u. II. ExgRIsGTEf~
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-17
Nas.,- % GA --,,ir-

The annual ramon and hall viii h. bssi
a. the opera huuas Feb - a. Usual tn.
various committees vii met The Isth ..
.. n =, Alsea K Smith. Ossoe Y, make a..I
arrangements J0BT wrs srss =
Eich4sa, Kan, Reb - 49,.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-17

Am sorry, but this is To be an auction and
not private sale of real estate of E. c. & l..
r. Cole, Feb 23rd
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-17

Having to yacate our room, $50 Main
street, March LIST, we will sell books, wall
paper, stationery and fancy goods regard
less Of cost, or close out the whole for n
stock farm or city property. No foolish
ness, this is snap.
d-i1-l2t FERREIL'S Book STORE
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-17

We have customers for Main. Douglas ave.
Market, Lawrence, Topeka, Empsor1a and
Fourth ave property. Parties having prop
ertynpn the above named streets and wishing
il sod Will please leave list with Us Hardy
Solomon & sons, 81 Douglas avenue.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-17
Brick an,! stone.

The directors of Fairmount college desire
to communicate with persons having brick
and stone for sale Address
daft HENRY A CLIFFORD, Sec'y,
Room %, Biting Building Wichita. Kan
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-17

In answer TO so many inquiries +. c. & L.
4. Cole will saw, no lots in their addition to
Carey Park will be sold at private sale.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-17

No, everybody shall have a fair chance at
the real estate auction sale, but no lots can
be sold at private sale before
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-17
The Cream OF Quarter section.

Ninety-eight lots in Reserve A. Stewards
subdivision, just PLATED and located
Four blocks west of Garfield University and
four blocks southeast OF Sister, Academy
Bearing fruit trees and large shade trees on
many of these lots.
Business lots within four blocks are selling
at 81 300 on the same street upon which tbs.
choicest OF these lots front
These lots are placed on the market on the
following terms if so desired: One half cash,
the remainder in nine months
1t viii pay you to look at these lots before
purchasing elsewhere
For sale by A. L. Owen, in the A.1rich &
Brown block, Bayley Bros. * Co, H. r.
Reed and others 7J-tf
Ladies laced shoes 81 az the Pari0r Shoe
store, 4 doors west Of Manhattan hotel
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-17

Lots 1929 and 1881, Biting avenue, Greif
fcnsten's twelfth addition, are withdrawn
from the market T.. f. HAMILTON.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-17
A special IyaruAls

iG; feet on Emporia avenue, south Of
Second street, for a few days
dtl5-u BUSSELL * MoREHOCsE
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-17

fotate-ss ~ pr bsssbei or IN 10 b.asA.i lot
80 a. ss's4EhaSIssr- saerSie Supply 90. sstf
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-17
Important.

went TO rent a good six-room house. L.
W. Clapp, office Main street, Kos Harris
building. 6-r
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-17
anfed.

No lots are to be sold at private sale in
Coles addition to Carey Park. GelSt
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-17

Get your stoves repaired AZ the Wichita
Stove Repair shops, Nos. Is and Is F. Elm
and SIS n. Mainstreet. THos MUNRO.
?e-eO{is Propristor
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-17
Nnfloe.

Special bargains on Douglas avenue and
Main street. Allen. Graham & Jones s.Itf
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-17

The EAGLE printing and blank book es-
enlistment is prepared to do all kinds Of
job printing and blank book making, guar.
anteeing their work to be nrst-clxss in every
respect. All counter work, checks, bonds,
perforated, numbered-or loose-st prices
equal 70 Kansas City or St. Louis.
EVERYBODY is talking about the auction
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-17
For Sale

Everybody is talking about the auction
real estate sale TO take place Feb. IS G6-iSt
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-17

Wheeler addition.
Smyrna times., 1887-03-23
Ericsson's Last.

John Ericsson has got his scheme for
building eleven steel gunbOats of the
Destroyer pattern before the nation in
the form of a bill introduced by Senator
Evarts. The chief feature of Ericsson's
invention is a submarine gun which
fires fifteen hundred-pound explosive
projectile, which, it is claimed, will
destroy any existing ironclad vessel in
fifteen minutes.
Ericsson proposes to build eleven of
these vessels at a total cost of little M
wards OF two millions of dollars. with a
view of furnishing one for the defence
OF each Ofthe principal harbors of the
United States.
If the invention of the fertile-minded
Swede isas effective as he claims it to be.
Congress could make no better invest
ment in the way of providing a defen-
slve armament. Ericsson once saved
the American navy with his turreted
monitor, but he has not as vet demon
strated the absolute effectiveness of his
new ironclad, utterly worthless as a
means of offensive warfare. If he can
do this, Congress should not wait n
moment before closing with his PROPOSE
ton.
Smyrna times., 1887-03-23
Commission Men Laugh.

The New York Herald says the com
mission men of that city are inclined to
laugh at the recent action in the Fruit
land grangein deciding not to send them
fruit except on certain conditions. Thew
say the growers expect a crop of s. .OOO'-
600; and the commission men futber
claim that the real object is to force
buyers into the local markets. Another
is,quoted as saying that Jersey will have
plenty of peaches in case Delaware will
not furnish the fruit on conditions.
But 1t is not mentioned what the
commission men will do in case the Jer-
seyman also prove to be powerful kick
ers. With proper combination and de-
termination the growers ought to be
able to carry their point. If then can
not get their baskets back they should
be allowed a certain percentage for
them.
Smyrna times., 1887-03-23
No Empties No Peaches.

This year the Produce Exchanges of
Boston and New York have resolved
not to be responsible for and not to re-
turn the empties." All Delawareans
not engaged in the terrapin and crab
business are consequently indignant.
The resolution of the two Exchanges is
denounced inample invectiVe as unwar-
rantable, unjustiiiable, illegal, fraudu-
lent and merting uncOmpromisingc con-
demnatiOn." \ few more adiectiVes of
condemnation might have been used.
but they escaped notice.
The return of empties " is a vexing
problem in transportation. The STAN
dard Oil Company appears TO be the
only concern that has done it success
fully and no one knows how it is done.
put to person not dealing in " empties''
the question seems to be about as broad
as 1t is long. If the produce merchants
retnse to pay for fruit baskets the fruit
growers have the right and proper one
TO add the expense of the basket to
their selling price for fruit. Ifthe fruit
merchants won't pay it let them paw the
cost OF transportation and supply the
means. This idea does not seem to
have occurred to the Fruitland Gran
gers who so bitterly denounce the pro-
duce dealers. As the fruit growers have
the key Ofthe situation, their deeds will
count for more than words in dealing
with empties.--PhiIddelphia DaHg
NelUS.
Smyrna times., 1887-03-23
A Mnman,a Mnr

An agent with three or rOur rugs in =
strap had called at n house on National
avenue and rung the bell without ar0us-
ing anybody when a woman called % him
from across the street:
mo use ringing there"
''L.ady gomez
''They are too poor 70 buy rugs"
He was about to pass on when . cham
Der window was raised, and . womAn
stuck her head out and said:
"In show 'em whether we are or not
think a carpenters wife is Just as good
as a drayman's wife, and has Just a.
much money for hns things. Which is
your best rugg"
SsThis one, ma'am-for IS"
'sHang it on the fence, where every
bOdyean see IL. Now take this $50 biil
and call at all the houses around here and
ask for change. You won't get II, bat
/ have the right amount % hand yOu
when you come back. II you happen 70
say to 'em as you 60 around that this is
the first IS rug you've sold within q rnlle
Of here IN give you q r4ece OF pie and a
glass Of milk. "-Det=oit Free Press.
Smyrna times., 1887-03-23

husband for opposing them, and also
for his believing in the foreigners God.
Hearing the noise in our yard | came
to the door to see what was the matter,
when one struck me and from this
blow | have been very i'll. But do
what they may, We sjill believe in the
one true and living God.
= | am suffering all his for Jesus
sake and bear it patiently, praying the
time may soon come when our neigh
bors and all about us may believe truly
in their hearts and accept the gospel )"
Beautiful words from this suffering
one in the farthest outpost of this mis-
sion, surrounded by heather but work
ing and praying with her husband for
the good Of their souls. 1t we'll accord
ed with the spirit she manifested on
my former visit ami which l cannot soon
forget
Entering more into the particulars of
her illness | have had somthing to do.
but not long after this word came in
that all things were packed in the
boats and ready for starting.
From this time till half past two i'm
the afternoon, our three little boats
were rushing down the rapids in an
alarming way, though the little skiffs
were skillfully guided by experienced
bOatmen.
Passing the last rapids in the midst
of the town of Niung- Kong Jan. then
under the immense arch of the stone
bridge we moOred in front of the Bap-
ence has enlarged in my ability to spend
tist Chapel with the pastors house i'm
the same yard where we stopped when
going up to the hills. Here he had a
large boat waiting for us, and while the
men were transferring our goods we
were asked into the guest room.
On leaving at three o'clock we chose
to 90 down by the canal instead of the
river and thus avoid the tides.
We reached the Doctors home at
nine in the evening having travelled
the entire distance down in one dav.
Resting few days from the Journey
and enjoying the society Of these
worthy workers in the missionary
cause, | was then unexpectedly called
to Shanghai by the urgent request of
the sick.
So. after more than seven weeks alb
sence, ! came back with regained
health and with thank in, ani
praises to God for his goodness and
mercies.
Smyrna times., 1887-03-23
Crisfeld.

Crisfeld, the most remote town on the
Eastern Shore of Maryland, has proba-
bly, never been called into such Dromi-
nence as at this time. Apart from the
fact that it is now the seat of the CON
ference, the town itself has made a re-
cord that should entitle it to unusual
recognition. twenty-five wears ago
there was not the slightest appearance
OF town here, and in the course oftbis
brlefperiod there has been built up a
town of 1000 inhabitants. manv of
whom are living in houses built on
piles, around which once surged the
tides of the little Annamessic river
This ground has. however. all been re-.
claimed by the filing in of oyster shells.
thus under the dwellings firm founda,
tions have been placed. Shuckipp.
packing, &c, are the main industries
From the wharf, in the distance. can be
seen immense fish factories, which are
worked on very extensive scale. A
little way. still futher of, can be seen
thenumerOus islands that have figured
so largely in Methodist history. The
buildings, of Crisfeld with but few
exceptions are built offrame.
Smyrna times., 1887-03-23
December. 3Ist 1873

December, 3lSt, 1886.
My work during the past six months
has been sadly marred by illness. but
since my recovery and while active
among the sick again, have much
cause for gratitude to God for his good
ness III permitting the to work still
among this people.
In striving to lessen the number of
patients as mentioned in INV last let
ter, | find my field for personal influ-
more time in talking with the sick
when presenting the gospel to them.
In consultation with other pbvsi
clans and with the members of the
mission, MIR. and Mrs Davis. it was
tuough ght best on my recovery to follow
the plan Of nearly all others in treating
the sick, that is, to open the dispensarV
on certain days instead of the entire six
days in the week as heretofore. There
fore, four consecutive days in the week
have been selected to see the sick
beginning with Monday, the other two
days l devote to study. which is so
necessary to my progress in the work
My helpers are, an assistant. Bible
woman gate-man, and on crowded
days, an extra glte-man.
Besides the Bible womans talk with
the women, there is daily preaching in
the waiting room by the blind preacher
For the six months ending to-day
Total number of patients seen, .4O7.
Smyrna times., 1887-03-23
A CHINESE OFFICIAL DINNER.
The viceroy at Nan King Entertains N
American Minister.

Inc NicerOy at Nan King Eutertains the
American Minister.
There were three Chinese entertain
ments at Nan King. describe only the
one at the generals yaman, as being the
most distinctive
Above the dais in the room was a quiyer
Of paper cases varying in length. Il was
explained that when the general sent 70 3
prisoner long one i meant a death sen
tence; when he sent a short one 10 meant
baStinadOing. In the center OF the room
table without cover was set with bowls,
chOpsticks and the tiny Chinese cups Al
the last moment il was found that knives
and forks were forgotten, and Capt Miller
sent TO the ship for some Of his own.
When they came the dinner-at which
Capt. Miller, the general. the TaOtai. the
interpreter, and were present-com-
menced. There were bowls for the cap
tain and me, but only chopsticks and
short porcelain spoons for the Others
\ large bowl was put in the center %
the table, into which the general put a
spoon, and, rising as he did 50, deposited
some Of the contents in our bowls We
rose 10 acknowledge the courtesy. After
We were helped, the others helped them
selves with their spoons and conveyed the
contents TO their mouths. This process
continued through an innumerable num-
Der Of dlshes-birds' nests, sharks fms
sharks lips, bamboo shoots, etc, wEh
chicken, duck, pork, mutton, etc. There
were Chinese wines supplied by attendants
who sedulOusly filed the cups. Al in
tervals the attendant brought 70 the
guests a damp cloth, with which the faces
We're mOistened Pipes and cigarettes
were smoked between the courses
noticed at the Union club in New York
and the Bohemian in San Francisco tbs
same custom prevailed. After a time the
table became much disfgured With the
various gravies which dropped from the
spoons and chOpsticks, and occasionally =
servant wiped it with a cloth. The dinner
went ON through two hours, and new
bowls OF fresh meats and soups seemed
never ending.
finally suggested TO the general that I
could eat no more, but il he would keep
the balance until l came back in two
years from now I would do the best
could This sally was received with
laughter and ended the feast. Dishes
were brought ad infnitum until you ahso-
lutely surrender. There was much jOllity
and fun at this dinner. told Charles
Lambs story OF the discovery Of roast pig,
which was received with shouts Of laugh
ter aud the announcement by the TaOtai
that he had one house and q pig and that
he was going home 70 burn the house that
DENLY in Indianapolis
SentiDAl
Smyrna times., 1887-03-23

The State ofDelawere has loaned 5000
QUO to the Delaware, Maryland and Vir.
glnla Railroad, for which it draws six
per cent-or in all $4,000 annually.
The States is now authorized to refund
S2o0'oOO of its obligations at g per cent
and we doubt not will get it. With
such sharp fnanciering as this, the
Legislature could very we'll afford to
repeal the mercantile and manufactur-
ing tax of one fourth Of one per cent in
gross receipts.-RepubIican.
Smyrna times., 1887-03-23
Fruit Shippers Convention.
CALLED TO MEET IN COURT HOUsI
HALL AT DOVER ON MAY 18TH.

HALL AT DOVER ON MAY 18TH.
The committee appointed by the
stockholders of the Fruit EXCHANGE at
thelr annual meeting last February. to
arrange for convention Of fruit grow
ers convention to discuss topics relative
to their interests, met at the Hotel
Richardson Thursday. After discus.
sion 1t was decided that the secretary
W. n. Brown, should issue IA call for a
general conference of dealers and shin.
pers in New Jersey, Delaware and
Maryland on May 18th, at the Court
House Hall, in Dover JIG. Brown
DR. Ridgely and J. w. Taylor were an
pointed a committee to arrange for the
meeting. The committee is anxious
that aS much publicity as possible shall
be given To his call, as they saw the
coming year p"nm-,.S To be a heavy
one in iIut They are anxious to have
dealers aud shippers to come to mu-
tual understanding.
The committee is composed of Nor
man Barnard, of Still Pond. Md. DR.
Henry Ridgely, of Dover. Governor
Blggs, Edwin II. Brown, J. J. Rosa. ]
+; K. Polk, J. w. Taylor, Edwin /.
Martin and w T. Cavepder,
Smyrna times., 1887-03-23

" II farmers were as well organized
as the commission nNerchants, the for
mer might break down the position of
the latter; but they are not, and, besides
every means available must be used to
widen the market for our increasing
peach yields. We would suggest that
the peach growers of the Peninsula es-
ta6llsh an exchange in New York, Bos-
ton and Philadelphia Milford NeVr.
Smyrna times., 1887-03-23
An End to Bone Screaming.

Edward shepherd of Harrisburg. mi. SAYS d.
Having received 50 much benefit fTom FleCiric
blterS, feel Tiny duty to let suffering humanity
W kh3W IL Have had running sore on nv leg for
G5sa GG'sm. years my doctors told me would have to
nave the bone scraped or leg amputated nSed
instead three bottles Of Electric Bitters and seven
boxes bucklen's ArnicR Salve aud my leg is now
@ oou,lu anu We'll. Electric BiterS are sold at fifty
cents bottle, and BucklenS Arnica Salve at y
cents cents per box box by Jas. =. Hogeckor smyrna,
Smyrna times., 1887-03-23

The short haul and long haul provi-
sion, Section of the Interstate Com
merce bill, has thus far dehed attempts
TO reach satisfactory Interpretation.
Mr.. Albert Fink takes the comfortable
ground that it can not be interpreted,
and hence will fall to the ground.
Smyrna times., 1887-03-23
Drunkenness, or Liquor Habit.
CAN Re CURED BY ADMINISTFRINc Rp
HAINES- anI my snun1r.1.-

N3'-' III @ NED III ADMINISTERIN0 Mr.
HAINES GOLDEN SPECIFIC
IT can be given in cup of coffee or tea
without the knowledge of the person taking
1t, ettecting n speedy and permanent cure
whether the patient is moderate drinker
or an alcoholic wreck Thousands of
drunkards have been made temperate men
who have taken the Golden Specific in their
coffee without thei' knowledge, and TODAY
believe they quit drinking of their own free
Will No harmful effect results from its
admihlstratlon. Cures guaranteed. Send
for circular and full particulars. address
IN confidence GOLDEN SPECIFIC Co. lS5
Race St, Cincinnati, Ohio, feh9-lv
Smyrna times., 1887-03-23

The new Duchess of Westminster
wife ofOne Ofthe richest men in Europe.
was married in a dress of white foulard
costing. seventy-hve cents yard. This
certainly is economy it is to use. DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup, the great remedy
for coughs and colds.
Smyrna times., 1887-03-23
Good Result. An rvovv Coz.

d a. bradford, wholesale paper dealer of Chat
tanooga, Tenn writes that he was seriously af
hieied with severely cold that settled OH hi
lungs had tried many remedies without benefit
for Consumption. did so and was entirely cured
by use of a few bottles. Since which time he ha,
used II IN his fumily for all Coughs and Cold,
with best results This is the experience of thou.
sands whose lives have been saved by this Won
derinl Discovery Trial Bottles free az Jas p
HoheckeT's, Drug Store
Smyrna times., 1887-03-23

The appointment of interstate com.
merce commissioners will probably be
made some time this week. The tax
on drummers will, it is said, continue
to be levied in States not directly affec-
ted by the Supreme Court decision.
Smyrna times., 1887-03-23
VOLUME XXXH.--NO. 40
a Radical Change.

MR. WARNER A REED recently head of the Clothing
Departments OF John Wanamakers Thirteenth and Mar
ket Streets this CITY, and formerly manager in the old
famous Clothing House of Brooks Bros, New York Citv
is now IN charge of our Philadelphia business Stock
taking just over We have discovered lots Of goods that
we Will not carry over to another season. such as Over
COATS and Suits for Men and Boys So Down 90 the Prices
Look at them You are welcome whether you buy
or not
Smyrna times., 1887-03-23

Michigan is enjoying a lively cam
paign forthe adoption Ofthe prohibitOry
amendment upon which the people will
in April. Some friends ofthe move
ment are so sanguine as to predict that
1t will be carried by 25OOO majority.
Smyrna times., 1887-03-23

Miss Carrie Purnell, daughter OF
William H. Purnell, ex-president of
DelaWare College, and Miss Kate Will
Hanson of Newark, are among the
graduating class of the Academy Of Mu-
sic, Philadelphia last week.
Smyrna times., 1887-03-23

One among the many eminent church
dignitaries who have given their public
endorsement to the wonderful efficacy
of st. Jacobs Oil, in case ofrheumatism
and other painful ailments, is the
Right Reverend Bishop Gilmour.
Cleveland, Ohio.
Smyrna times., 1887-03-23

Salisbury has organized building and
loan association. The subscriptions to
stock already amount to 1000, repre-
senting $50 shares taken bv about
seventy-tive different individuals. It
is thought that the subscriptions will
soon reach 100000.
Smyrna times., 1887-03-23

The circus season in New York has
opened with something closely resemb-
ling a boom. The greatest show on
earth is on hand in all its aggregated
vastness, and with the same old stock
Oftrick mules and adiectives.
Smyrna times., 1887-03-23
AT REST.

When but child / marveled much
mat once found above q tomb,
Engraven on the marbles breast.
These simple words, and few. AT Rest -
It told no place nor hour of birth:
No record kept of how or where
He welcomed Rest"
And put aside life's feverish care.
I5lt now marvel much the more
Whene'er l read on carved stone
Aught Of inscription, dat" or line,
Save that which tells of this alone.
That he who lies beneath the mound.
With closed eyes and pulseless breast,
Has gained the one great boon Of all.
Eternal, everlasting Pest"
Smyrna times., 1887-03-23

The railroad authorities are thinking
of using chestnut cross ties exclusively
on the ID. & O. and shipping the white
oak ties to the roads having heavier
traffic. They are getting a lot ofehest-
nut ties in Virginia.